State Senator From Ann Arbor Reacts To Proposals For Eliminating Michigan's Income Tax

Two proposalsaimed at eliminating Michigan's income tax have come before the state Legislature. WEMU's David Fair speaks to state Senator Rebekah Warren (D-Ann Arbor) about her thoughts on these proposals.

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One proposal that has come forward involves eliminating the income tax over a five-year period while gradually increasing the state sales tax. A few weeks later, another proposal designed to remove the income tax over a 40-year period was introduced.

Senator Warren believes that removing the income tax would not benefit Michigan. She says, other than federal funding, it is the most stable form of revenue for the state's general fund. It's also used to fund other programs, such as education and health care.

The legislative session in Lansing came to an end this year with a flurry. Numerous bills were passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature and sent to Governor Rick Snyder to be signed into law. For some, it marks an end to time in office, but it also doesn't necessarily mean goodbye.

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WEMU's David Fair reports on Ann Arbor State Representative Jeff Irwin reflecting on his time in office.